"This means that your most bitter political enemies (or the President’s) have a legal right to examine everything you say on official, unclassified communications media and to report it to the public with as much (or as little) context as they wish."
That is the case starting 5 years after a presidential administration ends.
Source: I tried to FOIA emails regarding ARPA-H from the 2017-18 time frame, and was told that I would have to wait until 5 years after that White House term ended (which I guess would be Jan. 21, 2026).
Great article, Dean. I know how difficult it is to get legislation, consensus, agreement from a group of strong willed folks with so many competing agendas. I’m curious how you feel about China’s open AI strategy where the focus is on manufacturing prowess and cheaper energy, as opposed to USA’s closed approach. AI alone is not sufficient for a nation’s success, but how AI is part of a larger strategy is key.
Hey Dean, thanks for sharing your experience. You talked about the extremely short time to make decisions in the EOP. Curious if you reflected on how the quality of your short term decision making changed/improved as it shortened? How did you judge the quality of others’ decisions who you saw as powerful?
Well written, especially the ending! Really interesting, unique perspectives about what it feels like on the "inside".
"This means that your most bitter political enemies (or the President’s) have a legal right to examine everything you say on official, unclassified communications media and to report it to the public with as much (or as little) context as they wish."
That is the case starting 5 years after a presidential administration ends.
Source: I tried to FOIA emails regarding ARPA-H from the 2017-18 time frame, and was told that I would have to wait until 5 years after that White House term ended (which I guess would be Jan. 21, 2026).
Great article, Dean. I know how difficult it is to get legislation, consensus, agreement from a group of strong willed folks with so many competing agendas. I’m curious how you feel about China’s open AI strategy where the focus is on manufacturing prowess and cheaper energy, as opposed to USA’s closed approach. AI alone is not sufficient for a nation’s success, but how AI is part of a larger strategy is key.
Fabulous. what a great piece.
Fascinating article! Provided me with a lot of insight into how things work.
“For you, Steve,” - Sobs
Hey Dean, thanks for sharing your experience. You talked about the extremely short time to make decisions in the EOP. Curious if you reflected on how the quality of your short term decision making changed/improved as it shortened? How did you judge the quality of others’ decisions who you saw as powerful?
Also, best of luck on your roots of progress talk coming up.
Love your stuff Dean, always excited to hear more